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Helmets: How to get your child to wear one

A step-by-step guide for parents on how to fit a safety helmet and encourage a child to wear one.

Helmets: How they prevent injury

Find out how helmets are designed to protect against head injury.

Spinal brace (orthosis): Daily wear schedule

Your child needs to follow a three-week schedule to get used to full-time wear of their spinal brace. Read the day-by-day instructions on when your child should wear their brace and how to care for their skin.

Playground safety

Learn how to make sure your child stays safe at the playground, playing in the backyard or at a splash pad or wading pool.

All-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety

Learn about the safety measures you and your family should consider before driving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). 

How to prevent head injuries in children

A guide for parents on preventing head injuries at home and outdoors.

Activity and contact with others after a blood and marrow transplant

Learn how your child can minimize infection at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.

Sun safety: Sunburn

An easy-to-read guide on sunburns for parents. Learn how to treat and prevent sun-damaged skin.

Sport-related concussion

Find out how sport-related concussions can occur and how best to respond to them.

Flexor tendon repair and rehabilitation

If your child is unable to bend one of their fingers or their thumb in a way that is normally expected, then they may have a flexor tendon injury. Your child will have surgery to repair the tendon followed by therapy to make sure they have the best possible result.

Foot and ankle: How to buy good running shoes for your child

Find out what makes a good running shoe and how to find the right fit for your child.

Flat head syndrome (positional plagiocephaly and brachycephaly): Treatment with a corrective helmet

Learn how a corrective helmet is worn and helps correct the shape of your child's skull over time.

Protective isolation for blood and marrow transplant

Learn about the restrictions in protective isolation, after your child's blood and marrow transplant.

Footwear and orthotics for JIA

During your scoliosis surgery hospital stay

Staying in a hospital can be difficult. Find out tips about how to make your hospital stay a little easier while you are recovering from scoliosis surgery.

Anaphylaxis: How to recognize and respond to a severe allergic reaction

Anaphylaxis is a severe reaction to an allergen. Learn how to prevent and identify anaphylaxis and how to respond when someone has an anaphlactic reaction.

Fractured clavicle (collarbone)

A fractured clavicle (collarbone) requires a sling in order to heal. Learn about fractured clavicles, their treatment and expected recovery timelines.

Foot and ankle: Footwear and orthotics for JIA

Proper footwear is important when you have arthritis. Learn how orthotic inserts and splints can help to relieve pain from JIA.

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Goal of treatment

Find out how limb reconstruction surgery can lengthen and repair shorter or crooked limbs.

Crying: What you can do

Learn about managing your baby's crying. Keeping calm and comforting your baby will often help soothe them.

Tattoos

How old does someone need to be to get a tattoo? Learn about age restrictions and what else to know before getting a tattoo.

Avoiding mosquito bites and related diseases after a transplant

Scoliosis: Treatment with a spinal brace (spinal orthosis)

A spinal brace holds your child’s spine in place, decreasing the chance that the curve in their spine will get larger as they grow. Learn more about getting fit for, and wearing, a spinal orthosis.

CT scan

A CT scan uses X-rays to produce images of the body. Learn about how CT scans work, when they are used, and what to expect during the procedure.

Teenagers with diabetes

Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.